DARK KNIGHT

CELL MATE

Staff are accused of transporting “illegal substances” between Abbotswell Primary and Hazlehead Academy

“We are also concerned that the school’s head teaches were not informed of the allegations involving illegal substances in their schools when the allegations first surfaced.

“They need to apologise to these staff for the way they have been so badly treated throughout these past four months.”

Staff were believed to have been called to a meeting to discuss the matter after the written complaint was lodged earlier this year.

Mr Campbell said the employees would robustly defend themselves against the false allegations throughout the investigation.

The council’s substance misuse policy for school workers states that any staff suspected of handling or trafficking illegal substances will be reported to the police.

Mr Campbell added: “Now that we have declared this dispute we will be meeting the senior management next week and will be making it absolutely clear to them that the issue surrounding this number of employees could affect everybody in that section.

“We are demanding a full explanation as to why with such a serious matter relating to a drugs allegation the management did nothing for three months.”

An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: “These matters are currently subject to an internal investigation process, so we are unable to comment any further at this time.”